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Jericoacoara
Fishing village between Fortaleza and Jeri, known as 'the next Jeri'. Protected bay ideal for kitesurfing.
The village, up close
The places worth stopping for.
4 places
Beaches
Main beach with protected bay, greenish sea, and wide sand stretches. Calm waters ideal for kitesurfing at all levels.
Perfect combo: consistent 18-28 knot winds, warm 28C water, paradise views, and quiet fishing village atmosphere.
Insider tip: Kite season: July to January, peak August-November. East side has 1-2m waves, center and west are flat. Check tide charts for natural pools.
Bay of Winds · Time to allow: 180 min
Nature
Boat tour on Rio Aracatiacu through a mangrove tunnel with emerald-green water. Includes Oyster Island and Moitas Dunes for sunset.
Unique experience: absolute silence inside the tunnel, fresh oyster tasting, and one of the best sunsets in Ceará on the dunes.
Insider tip: MUST check tides - only works at high tide. Book with Perola Passeios: 88-999686717. R$40/person. Leaves from Moitas, 3h30 duration.
Secret Mangrove · Time to allow: 180 min
Nature
Set of white dunes with crystal-clear freshwater lagoons formed by rain. 15km of deserted beach to Caetanos with seaside cemetery and Bica do Pote.
Ceará version of the famous Lençóis Maranhenses. Fewer tourists, heart-shaped lagoons, wind farm as surreal backdrop.
Insider tip: Best time: July-August after rains. Buggy tour 3-4h, 47km round trip. Leaves 9am or afternoon for sunset. Book at Cooptranstur.
Mini Lençóis · Time to allow: 240 min
Dining
Chef Kazuo's bistro with only 3 tables (12 seats). Omakase experience with Japanese cuisine and fresh seafood.
Once listed by Lonely Planet and the Michelin Guide. Tasting menu with no fixed carte.
Insider tip: RESERVATION REQUIRED. Only open at night. Lobster Papelote and tuna sashimi are must-tries.
Omakase · Time to allow: 150 min
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Read the full guide for Icaraí de AmontadaBefore you go
The transport guides break down every route.
220 km · 5h47min–6h17min total
Withdraw cash in Itarema or Amontada before arriving — Icaraizinho has no ATM. The roads were improved thanks to wind farm development, so car access is much better than older guides indicate. Cabana do Kite and Chill Kite school (French, with radio helmets) are the best references for beginners. Accommodations still budget to mid-range — take advantage before the Carmel resort changes the market.
Icaraizinho is what Jericoacoara was 20 years ago — a genuine international kite community, with up to 9 months of wind, the hidden Lagoa dos Patos (a nearly empty mirror lagoon), and a growing French and German expat community that created a blend of Mediterranean relaxation with northeastern kite culture. The Carmel resort (ultra-luxury, opening projected 2025–2026) will change the market, but there's still time.
Regional calendar for the Jericoacoara. Icaraí de Amontada doesn't have its own seasonal calendar yet.
Updated at 22:53 · Brasília time
A kite village — the wind rules. Today: low tide of 0.1 m at 23:46 and high tide of 2.9 m at 17:33 · Full Moon, 97% illumination.
See tide and wind for the whole corridor
September 28
The day's range
2.8m
Difference between high and low
Next low
23:460.1 m
Height above chart datum
Tide advice · ICARAÍ DE AMONTADA
Wild beach with waves. Reefs exposed at low tide — great to explore. Kite works better at low tide (more space).
Spring Tide — Expect more extreme tides. Great for filling lagoons, be cautious at beaches.
Heights in meters above chart datum. “Mean level” is the average of this day’s extreme heights; it does not indicate depth.
We calculate tides using FES2022 harmonics and calibration data from FEMAR reference stations. Heights use the model’s reference-station baseline, not measurements at each village. For rivers and inland locations, the curve is a coastal tide reference; it does not predict local water levels.
Kitesurf spot · the wind rules
Motion starts on its own when the visualization is in view.
SpeedThe flow speeds up with the wind speed at the selected hour. At zero wind it stops.
DirectionThe dot on the compass marks where the wind comes from. The lines travel the opposite way.
GustsThe ring shows the difference between wind speed and gust speed. Without valid gust data it disappears.
An illustration only — it does not simulate how often gusts arrive. The summary and the reading use the whole period shown in the chart.
Full Moon
97%illuminated
Schematic phase · illustrative texture
Night sky
Night of Sep 28, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026
Moon below the horizon, from 18:41 on Sep 28, 2026 to 19:14 on Sep 28, 2026, Brasília time. →
Moon above the horizon, from 19:14 on Sep 28, 2026 to 04:16 on Sep 29, 2026, Brasília time. →
Astronomical night is when the center of the sun is at least 18° below the horizon.
Calculated times are approximate. Cloud cover is not included.
Night timeline for Sep 28, 2026 to Sep 29, 2026, Brasília time. Moon below the horizon, from 18:41 on Sep 28, 2026 to 19:14 on Sep 28, 2026, Brasília time. Moon above the horizon, from 19:14 on Sep 28, 2026 to 04:16 on Sep 29, 2026, Brasília time.
Local astronomy · Brasília time
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